“Well Done” Signal For N.Z. Naval Forces
(P.A.) WELLINGTON. This Day Ships and men of the final group of Royal New Zealand naval vessels recently detached from American operational command in the South Pacific have received the sailors’ coveted award of a hearty “well done” from Vice-Admiral Calhoun.
In a message to the New Zealand Naval Board and to the commanding officers of the 15 ships concerned, Vice-Admiral Calhoun expressed his sincere appreciation of the splendid service given by all hands during their months of duty in co-operation with American naval forces under his command.
In reply, the New Zealand Naval Board assured Vice-Admiral Calhoun that men of the New Zealand Navy were proud to have fought under his operational command. The ships congratulated were the corvette Arabis, the minsweepers Tui and Kiwi, and 12 Fairmile subchasers.
The minesweepers Matai, Gale, Viti and Breeze were previously detached and returned to the control of the New Zealand Navy after distinguished service with the American forces.
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Northern Advocate, 22 August 1945, Page 4
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